ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model DUH481 DUH483 DUH521 DUH523 Blade length 480 mm 520 mm Strokes per minute (min 1,350 Rated voltage D.C. 14.4 V D.C. 18 V D.C. 14.4 V D.C. 18 V Overall length 869 mm 881 mm...
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Do not expose power tools to rain or wet Power tool use and care conditions. Water entering a power tool will 17. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct increase the risk of electric shock. power tool for your application. The correct Do not abuse the cord.
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Service 10. Before starting work check to make sure that the 28. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified trimmer is in good and safe working order. Ensure repair person using only identical guards are fitted properly. The hedge trimmer replacement parts.
ENC007-9 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the • FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or Before using battery cartridge, read all checking function on the tool. instructions and cautionary markings on (1) Installing or removing battery cartridge battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product...
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Battery protection system Indicator lamps (Lithium-ion battery with star marking) Remaining capacity 1. Star marking Lighted Blinking 75% to 100% 50% to 75% 25% to 50% 0% to 25% 012128 Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped Charge the battery.
When the tool is also overloaded and has stopped Indication lamp during operation, the lamp lights up in red. Refer to the following table for the status and action to 1. Indication lamp be taken for the indication lamp. 012480 Running the tool allows the indication lamp to show the battery cartridge capacity status.
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1. Trimming direction 2. Hedge surface to be trimmed 3. Tilt the blades 012485 012489 As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward trimming direction and move it calmly and slowly at the the top for a nice appearance and good job.
Removing or installing shear blade 1. Press the levers on both sides CAUTION: 2. Unlock the Before removing or installing shear blade, always hooks • be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed. When replacing the shear blade, always wear •...
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If the sleeves are still left in the holes of the gear, 1. Blade remove the gear and push the sleeves out of it with a 2. Sponge screwdriver or the like. 3. Sleeves NOTE: The washer underneath the gear may come off by mistake when removing the gear.
Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. Blade cover • Shear blade assembly • Makita genuine battery and charger •...